In Store Community Specialist

Fit2Run is seeking an energetic and community-focused in-store Community Specialist to lead outreach efforts and foster meaningful connections with the local running and fitness community while working part time as a Fit2Run Retail Associate and in conjunction with the Store Manager. This role is dedicated to part- time community efforts: securing race packet pickup partnerships, engaging with local run clubs, coordinating community outreach, organizing in-store events to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic to Fit2Run locations and part time, performing day to day retail sale associate duties in-store. Fit2Run is rapidly growing and looking to add retail sales associates needed for our Specialty Running store located within Sarasota.

Retail experience is great but having a love for running is a plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities: This role would split their time between part-time Community Specialist and part-time as a Retail Sales Associate.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

● Establish and maintain strong relationships with local running groups, race directors, fitness organizations, and wellness businesses to create strategic partnerships.

● Work with Community Marketing Coordinator to secure in-store hosted race packet pickup partnerships with local races and running events, coordinating logistics and promotional efforts.

● Organize and execute in-store events, including group runs, training workshops, and brand activations to engage the community.

● Collaborate with local fitness professionals, coaches, and athletes to create unique experiences that resonate with the running community.

● Represent Fit2Run at races, expos, and community events, promoting the brand and fostering connections.

● Partner with the Fit2Run marketing team to develop and distribute promotional materials for events and community initiatives.

● Facilitate Dr’s Program including outreach, Dr’s night planning, and overall success of the program

● Assist with social media and digital content creation to amplify event promotion and community engagement.

● Track engagement metrics, event participation, and partnership effectiveness to continuously improve outreach efforts.

Retail Sales Floor:

● Assist cleaning and organizing of inventory in backroom

● Assist manager in keeping all footwear styles, insoles, and socks displayed and under the proper categories

● Maintain general cleanliness of department, e.g.- keeping floor swept and mopped, footwear wall waxed, and dust shoe shelves

● Ensure all footwear customers are measured, scanned, fit, and gait analyzed, and that all of the selling processes are performed.

● Perform gait analysis according to Fit2Run procedures

● Assist customers to the fullest of ability

● Assist customers that come in with prescription pads- fill prescriptions according to podiatrists' recommendation. Reference manager for assistance.

● If necessary, help customers with other department purchases, or lead them to employees in other departments

● Always try to sell corresponding accessories with purchases, e.g.- socks and insoles with footwear. Also refer customers to all other areas of store in order to maximize sales.

● Assist in keeping entire store clean

● Follow all Fit2Run policies and procedures

● Follow Opening/Closing checklists

● Ensure all customers are being assisted

Qualifications:

● Passion for running, fitness, and community engagement.

● Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

● Excellent organizational and event-planning abilities.

● Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events

● Social media proficiency is a plus.

● Enthusiasm for connecting people and fostering an inclusive fitness community.

● Retail experience preferred

Job Type: Part-time & Full-time

Apply here on Indeed or stop by our store and introduce yourself.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person